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"Protection" is a noun which is often translated as "la protección", and "protective" is an adjective which is often translated as "protector". Learn more about the difference between "protection" and "protective" below.
protection(
pruh
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tehk
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shihn
)A noun is a word referring to a person, animal, place, thing, feeling, or idea (e.g., man, dog, house).
a. la protección (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I always carry a gun for personal protection.Yo siempre llevo un arma como protección personal.
a. la protección (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
My boyfriend and I always use protection.Mi novio y yo siempre usamos protección.
3. (insurance)
a. la protección (F)
(f) means that a noun is feminine. Spanish nouns have a gender, which is either feminine (like la mujer or la luna) or masculine (like el hombre or el sol).
I don't want to drive my car because I have no protection if I have an accident.No quiero andar en auto porque no tengo protección si tengo un accidente.
protective(
pruh
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tihv
)An adjective is a word that describes a noun (e.g., the big dog).
a. protector (coating or headgear)
The varnish gives a smooth, protective finish.El barniz proporciona un acabado liso y protector.
b. de protección (clothing)
Protective clothing should always be worn when handling hazardous materials.Siempre se debe usar ropa de protección al manejar materiales peligrosos.
a. protector
I feel protective of my daughter even though she is almost 18.Tengo una actitud protectora hacia my hija aunque tiene casi 18 años.
